Dupo had lost five straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-11 to make it six. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wesclin Warriors. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 9-1 to the Warriors when the teams met back in April of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Teegan Hargrove was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Thinh Staggs, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
As for Wesclin, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-10. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
On Wesclin's side, Lucas Harriss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Layne Hays was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Ayden Peterson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dupo will take on New Athens at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wesclin, they will square off against Okawville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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